Election
Colorado man dies boogie boarding at Allerton beach
The County of Kaua’i announced that a 69-year-old man from Colorado died on Friday, Mar. 2, after hitting his head on a rock while boogie boarding at Allerton Beach in Koloa.
Candidate filings for upcoming elections open on Thursday
Prospective candidates can file nomination papers at any time during regular office hours but are encouraged to schedule an appointment to ensure prompt and timely service.
Do you want to work for Governor-elect Josh Green?
Governor-elect Josh Green today launched a website to begin taking applications for the Office of the Governor, Cabinet, and Boards and Commissions.
Democrats sweep Hawaiʻi governorship, US Senate seat and two US House seats
Democrats sweep the top races in Hawaiʻi, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz being reelected to the US Senate and Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning the two US House seats.
Kawakami re-elected as Mayor of Kaua’i
Voters on Kaua‘i overwhelming re-elected Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami with 75% of the vote.
Live 2022 Election Results: Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi state races
The first results of the 2022 General Election have been released, with Dem. Josh Green holding a big lead over Rep. Aiona Duke for Governor of Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi voters turnout on Election Day; ballots must be received by 7 p.m. to count
A steady stream of residents trickled into Kauaʻi’s only Voter Service Center at the Historic County Annex Building in Līhuʻe on Election Day, Nov. 8. It will stay open until 7 p.m., when ballots must be received to count.
It’s Election Day: Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. HST on Kauaʻi to count
On Kaua’i, registered voters can drop off their ballots at any of the nine ballot drop boxes located around the Garden Isle or at Kauaʻi’s only Voter Service Center at the Historic County Annex Building at 4386 Rice Street in Līhu‘e.
The race for Hawai’i governor pits two men who have served as lieutenant governor
The 2022 race for Hawai’i governor features Dem. Josh Green, the state’s current lieutenant governor, against one of the state’s former lieutenant governors, Rep. Duke Aiona.
Election reminder: Ballots must be received by 7 pm on Nov. 8 to count
With less than one week to go, election officials recommend Hawaiʻi voters return their completed ballots by dropping them off at a ballot drop box or by visiting a voter service center within their county rather than placing them in the mail.
Kauaʻi’s Voter Service Center now open through General Election on Nov. 8
The Voting Service Center in Līhuʻe offers accessible in-person voting and same-day registration and serves as a mail ballot collection site.
Ballots being mailed to Kaua’i voters; not too late to register to vote for Nov. 8 election
The Kaua’i County Elections Division will begin mailing ballots to registered Hawai’i Island voters for the general election on Oct. 19, and voters should receive them between Oct. 21 and 26.
Explanation available online for proposed charter amendments on 2022 general election ballot
The 2022 general election is just a few weeks away and Kaua‘i voters will have the chance to weigh in on several proposed changes to the county charter.
No Changes to General Election Ballot Following Recount of Kaua‘i County Council Race
A recount of votes cast for the Kaua‘i County Council race was conducted on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, according to state statutes.
2022 Hawaii Primary Election Results: Green Wins Democratic Ticket for Gov.
All the resutls for all the races on Saturday are in.
Election Notification Postcards to Be Mailed Again
A mailing error means 2022 Election Notification postcards will be mailed again to all of the island’s registered voters.
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami Officially Files for Reelection
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami today filed his election papers, making his intention to run for re-election official.
It’s Official: Kawakami Running for Reelection
The incumbent officially announced his plans in a news release Tuesday, March 1.
Candidate Filing Period For 2022 Elections Opens Next Week
People seeking office this year can make their intentions paperwork official beginning next week.
Voter Service Center for Prosecuting Attorney Special General Election Opens Today
The Voter Service Center for the Prosecuting Attorney Special General Election will be open beginning at 8 a.m., today in the basement of the Historic County Annex Building in Līhu‘e.
